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For the second straight year, Whitehall's Jacy Johnson has qualified for the National Finals in a Light Rifle Shooting Competition. The soon-to-be sophomore will be competing at the National High School Finals Rodeo next month in Rock Springs, WY. Johnson finished first in rifle shooting at the Montana High School State Rodeo earlier this month in Baker. She also finished first if rifle shooting last year at the Montana Junior High School State Finals and represented the Treasure State at the...
Just call them Whitehall's Iron Nine. The reference is to the Whitehall Majors, the age 11-12 baseball team that completed its 2018 season with a perfect record. They were 12-0 in the regular season before going 3-0 in the championship tournament, wrapping up the title in Whitehall on June 2. In the tournament, the Majors team outscored its three opponents by a staggering 33-3 margin, getting past Three Forks 14-2, Townsend 10-0 and Manhattan 9-1. Making this team unique is that the roster has...
Under a bright spotlight, five members of the Whitehall/Harrison High School football team put on quite the performance at last Saturday's Class B All-Star game in Billings. Seniors Wyatt Alexander, Lane Buus, Dawson Hoerauf, Kayden Howser and Braden Smith all played key roles for the South team in the 25-12 victory over the North squad. Smith was named the Defensive MVP for the South, and finished the game with an interception, fumble recovery, and blocked punt. Alexander also had a huge game...
The schedule is just about complete for the 2018 Whitehall/Harrison High School football team. The Trojans currently have eight scheduled games, the first a non-conference home game August 31 against perennial power Missoula Loyola. Head Coach Dan Lacey said he is still looking to find the season opener for August 24. The August 31 game will be a matchup against two of the best programs in the state. The Rams played for the state title in 2016, the same year the Trojans advanced to the...
After a year of success for Trojans athletics, the 2017-18 sports season came to an end last Saturday at the Class B State Track Meet in Laurel. Much has been the case all season -- Whitehall High School had some strong individual efforts at state. "As a whole we had I felt our track team represent Whitehall very well. We had numerous athletes make the finals in numerous events and that's all you can ask for is to give yourself a chance to be one of the top 10 best in Class B," said head coach...
With two fights left on her UFC contract, Women's Featherweight Champion Cris Cyborg has a plan laid out for her next two opponents. Fresh off a first round TKO over Yana Kuntiskaya at UFC 222 in March, Cyborg said she expects the first two be a fight against the winner of Megan Anderson and Holly Holm who are scheduled to fight June 9 at UFC 225 in Chicago. She then wants a "super fight" with Bantamweight Champion Amanda Nunes. After beating Holm at UFC 219 in late December, Cyborg said she...
The Whitehall High School Track team will have a total of 11 student athletes competing at this week's State Track Meet in Laurel. Stephanie Strong (discus), Alexys Mercer (shot put), Asha Noyes (long jump), Max Feight (110 and 300 hurdles, 4x400 relay), Cade Briggs (long jump, triple jump, javelin), Wyatt Alexander (100 meters), Braden Smith (triple jump, 4x400 relay), Dawson Hoerauf (shot put), Tegan Robbins (high jump), Justin Gipson (4x400 relay) and Steven Japhet (4x400 relay) will all repr...
There were many strong individual performances for the Whitehall High School track team at last week's 5B District Meet in Belgrade. "I thought overall we did well at districts. We qualified a lot of athletes that will be moving onto the divisional meet," head coach Dan Lacey said. As a team, the Trojans finished fifth with 80 points, two behind fourth-place Boulder. Manhattan won the team title with 124 points. Lacey said junior Cade Briggs had a great day winning the long jump, placing second...
The Whitehall High School track team shined at last Saturday's Dillon Invite. The Trojans boys team finished third out of 10 teams, finishing only behind Corvallis and host Beaverhead County. "We had a great meet this weekend. We set up this meet a lot like how we are planning to compete at the district meet. Most of our athletes competed in four to five events today and were able to handle that load and that's what we were looking to see how that would be heading into districts," head coach...
The Whitehall High School tennis team will open the postseason when they host the 2018 Southeast Divisional B/C Tournament Thursday to Saturday in Belgrade. According to head coach Kerry Sacry, the matches will take place at Belgrade High School which is located at 600 Spooner Drive. The tournament will feature host Whitehall, Broadwater (Townsend), Three Forks, Jefferson High (Boulder) and Lone Peak. The Lady Trojans will have four players in singles. Kyeli Ostler is the top seed for the team,...
While it may not have been ideal weather for a match, the Whitehall High School tennis team was able to finally get a little action on their home court. One week after cancelling event due to wet conditions, the Lady Trojans hosted Granite (Philipsburg) and Lone Peak Monday afternoon. Sophomore Britney Welker followed up an outstanding weekend at the DAWG Bite Tournament in Townsend with two victories for Whitehall. She picked up the wins Monday at number one singles. Alicia Konold was...
It was a busy week of action for the Whitehall High School track team. The packed schedule began with two Trojan athletes shining amidst tremendous competition last Tuesday at the Russ Pilcher Top 10 Track and Field Meet in Missoula. Senior Braden Smith finished second in the triple jump, and junior Max Feight finished fifth in the 300 hurdles at the 20th annual meet that features the top competitors from all classes in the western side of Montana. Smith had a jump of 42' ½". The first pl...
The longest running youth rodeo in the state of Montana, the BY's 4-H Club Youth Rodeo is scheduled to take place May 5 at the Whitehall Rodeo Grounds. According to event organizers, in 1962 members of the BY's 4-H Club organized a youth rodeo, never knowing it would be such a long running and well known rodeo. Organizer Tara Price said this is the 56th BY's 4-H Club youth rodeo. First place buckles will be handed out. Second to fourth place winners will receive prizes. This year's event will...
Two Whitehall High School athletes shined amidst tremendous competition Tuesday at the Russ Pilcher Top 10 Track and Field Meet in Missoula. Senior Braden Smith finished second in the triple jump, and junior Max Feight finished fifth in the 300 hurdles at 20th annual meet that features the top competitors from all classes in the western side of Montana. Smith had a jump of 42' ½". The first place finisher was Class AA competitor Elias Dewaters of Missoula Sentinel High School with a leap...
For the past two seasons, Whitehall High School head football coach Dan Lacey has set a high bar for the program with 20 victories, including a run to the state semifinals in 2016. He was recently recognized by his peers for the tremendous accomplishments achieved by the Trojans during his four seasons as head coach. Lacey was named to coach in the 2018 Montana East West Shrine Game in Great Falls. Lacey will join seniors Wyatt Alexander and Dawson Hoerauf -- who were selected to participate in...
After having their first three meets of the season cancelled due to inclement weather conditions, the Whitehall High School track team was finally able to start their 2018 season at a meet last Saturday in Belgrade. "It was nice to finally get out and enjoy some competition and the weather was perfect for it," head coach Dan Lacey said. "I thought overall we did a great job both the boys and the girls had athletes that placed and there were a bunch of teams competing." The Trojans were led by...
Last week's Poplar Invitational in Great Falls was a win-win for the Whitehall High School tennis team. After their Thursday match in Boulder was cancelled, the Lady Trojans were not only able to get back to the court, they were also able to get in a lot of matches against quality competition. Sophomore Britney Welker had a new amazing week for the team at number three singles. She went 4-0 in pool play to advance to the finals where she won an 8-2 match over Meg Saltzman of Townsend. Junior...
A total of seven individuals and two teams were inducted into the Whitehall High School Hall of Fame at a special ceremony last Saturday. Dan Reum, Heather (Smith) Ranalli, Dr. Gayle Sacry, Shane Shaw, Frank Sholey, Dr. Keli (Mabbott) Kowk, and Kietra (Mabbott) Broders were inducted into the third class of the hall of fame. The 1979 wrestling team and 1990 boys basketball team were also recognized at the ceremony. Board President Mike Hedegaard told those in attendance there are now 36...
A talented group of returning athletes will lead the way for the 2018 Whitehall High School Track team. According to head coach Dan Lacey, the Trojans not only have multiple returning state competitors, they also return many athletes who were very close to qualifying last season. "On the boys side, Max Feight and Wyatt Alexander lead the way in the hurdles and sprinting events respectively, while Cade Briggs and Braden Smith both anchor the jumping events. Smith also posted impressive marks in...
With their first competition a little over a week away, Whitehall High School tennis coach Kerry Sacry is optimistic about the 2018 season. The Lady Trojans will return three talented seniors as well as a strong group of returning underclassmen. Seniors Amber Murrish, Evelin Dove, and Kyeli Ostler will be joined by returning players Dorothy Mastel, Britney Welker, Bailee Hess, Alicia Konold and Kaya Smith. Welker in singles and the doubles team of Dove and Murrish were each one win away from...
Three Whitehall High School basketball players were honored earlier this week with postseason accolades. One of the best players in school history, junior Max Feight was selected to the all-state team and was also named to the 5B District all-conference first team. Senior Wyatt Alexander was also named first team all-conference. Lady Trojan Asha Noyes was named second team all-conference. Whitehall boys head coach Zach McLean praised the two-standout players. "I'm so proud of both of them. They...
The Whitehall High School Athletic Hall of Fame will enshrine its third class, the Class of 2018, later this month. The Induction Ceremony will take place Saturday, March 24th from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Whitehall High School Varsity Gym in Whitehall. Doors will open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. The public is welcome but RSVPs are required no later than March 15th. RSVPs can be sent via email to chairmanwhshof@gmail.com or by calling (406) 396-3556. Cost is $12 per meal for adults and $9 per meal fo... Full story
While the weather the past several weeks had dipped below zero on multiple occasions, spring is just around the corner and with this is the return of baseball in Whitehall. The Whitehall Baseball League is scheduled to start their season in April and will once again compete in the Gallatin Valley League. League officials also have some great news for the upcoming season. ‘We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the League’s championship tournament June 2 and 3,” Joe Chase said. “This will bring all the teams and their familie...
The Whitehall High School middle school wrestling team had some tough competition last week at the Junior High Duals in Belgrade. Pictured are Kace Wagner going for the double leg and Michael Reiff looking for the pin....
Three Whitehall players were named to the rosters for the 2018 Southwest Montana High School Basketball Classic, which will be played Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at the Montana Tech HPER. A committee of sport writers, broadcasters, and media personnel selected the teams after receiving nominations from the coaches of participating schools. Senior Wyatt Alexander and junior Max Feight will both play for the “Big Sky” Boys team, and junior Dorothy Mastel will play for the “Big Sky” girls team. According to Butte Chamber of Commerce Director Stephan...
